HR Manager

The Next Step Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working flexibility

Direct access to senior leadership

Supportive and collaborative team

Zusammenfassung

The Next Step Recruitment is partnering with an established international organisation to appoint an experienced People & Culture Manager to support a growing workforce across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. This senior HR role offers the autonomy to shape people practices, coach leaders and influence strategic decisions at a regional level.

You will lead the people function across the region, partnering closely with leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support, balancing business

Qualifikationen

• Strong generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Proven employee relations and performance management expertise.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing outcomes.
• Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation.
• Collaborative, pragmatic and solutions‑focused approach.
• Experience working across multiple locations or regions will be highly regarded.

Aufgaben

• Partner with leaders to build capability, engagement and high‑performing teams.
• Provide trusted advice on employee relations, performance management and workplace matters.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and talent initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Drive compliance with employment legislation and people policies across regions.
• Support leadership development and culture programs.
• Use people data and insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

HR generalist

Employee relations

Performance management

Leadership partnering

Communication

Cross-regional experience

Jobbeschreibung

We're partnering with an established international organisation looking for an experienced People & Culture Manager to support a growing workforce across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, coaching leaders and creating positive employee experiences. You'll have the autonomy to make things happen, the opportunity to influence decision‑making at a senior level, and the chance to shape people practices that genuinely support business success.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll lead the people function across the region, partnering closely with leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support. No two days will be the same as you balance business partnering, employee relations, talent initiatives and culture programs.

Key responsibilities include

• Partnering with leaders to build capability, engagement and high‑performing teams.
• Providing trusted advice on employee relations, performance management and workplace matters.
• Leading recruitment, onboarding and talent initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Driving compliance with employment legislation and people policies across multiple regions.
• Supporting leadership development and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Using people data and insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders and balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

You’ll bring:

• Strong generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle
• Proven employee relations and performance management expertise
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing outcomes
• Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions‑focused approach
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience working across multiple locations or regions will be highly regarded

This is an opportunity to join a values‑led organisation where your contribution will be visible, valued and impactful.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• A genuine leadership role with regional scope
• Hybrid working flexibility
• The opportunity to influence culture and business performance
• Direct access to senior leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• The chance to make a real difference to the employee experience